Resources

An evaluation of enacted and proposed federal grant and loan programs of importance to the franchise sector.

Through these times of change in our country, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisees have been committed to using their resources to help out in the communities where they operate.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) last night sent a letter representing 128 companies and associations asking Colorado’s Department of Labor to reconsider a proposed expansion of the joint employer standard.

Through the home services franchisor’s charity Kids-Lift, franchisees across the network are encouraging their respective communities to give back through the non-profit to supply food to the families who need it most during these difficult times.

Kids-Lift, the nonprofit organization of Charlottesville’s Premium Ser

Big Blue Swim School Chief Development Officer Scott Thompson encourages brands to focus on their mission, values and people amid COVID-19.

For most people, COVID-19 has had a major impact on how we interact with our families, how we work and how we think about the future.

It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has been one of the most tremendously impacted industries by the pandemic. For the first time for many of us as restaurant owners, the fate of our businesses are not a result of our work or dedication to the restaurants we lead and love. This is a force greater than we could have imagined, and we are all doing our best to stay agile and adapt.

WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 26 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed Sen. Steve Daines for reelection, naming the Montana Republican as a “Friend of Franchising.”

The endorsement – based on a review process evaluating factors including the candidate’s voting record, official actions, and public statements – are reflective of Daines’s efforts to promote business growth and employee development for America’s 733,000 franchise small businesses. Endorsements are not related to political party affiliation.

In a blink of an eye, a quick bite to eat at a favorite locally owned pub or visiting a loved one in an assisted living facility became impossible activities amid stay-at-home orders, while personal protective equipment became a part of our wardrobes. For individuals and businesses alike, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up our communities and redefined our day-to-day lives. 

Camaraderie Amidst Pandemic 

Just outside of Chicago in Mokena and Frankfort, the team at J&J’s Creative Colors has been giving back to local police and fire departments. They have provided free vehicle sanitizing for patrol cars and ambulances, which will help to provide a safe environment for their community heroes. So far, they have made four rounds of cleanings, and will have more planned.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) last night sent a letter representing 128 companies and associations asking Colorado’s Department of Labor to reconsider a proposed expansion of the joint employer standard.